Restore America's Estuaries: A Second Chance for Ecosystem Engineers

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Restore America's Estuaries: A Second Chance for Ecosystem Engineers

Inspired by oysters’ reputation as “Ecosystem Engineers”, we are resolved to restore oyster reefs to one of the country’s busiest ports — and to do so alongside students. Billion Oyster Project grew out of the New York Harbor School, which is a public high school on Governors Island that prepares students for careers on the water. So far, the Billion Oyster Project has worked with dozens of local partners to restore 28 million oysters, and to engage 6,000+ students, and more than 9,000 volunteers.

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Billion Oyster Project to partner with Pew to expand shell recycling, oyster reef restoration areas in NY State waters

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Billion Oyster Project to partner with Pew to expand shell recycling, oyster reef restoration areas in NY State waters

Today, the Billion Oyster Project announced new work to expand the restoration of native oysters in New York waters, as part of a partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts. By combining Billion Oyster Project’s experience in restoring oysters in challenging environments with Pew’s capacity to convene experts and develop comprehensive solutions, state-wide efforts will get a boost.

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NEW REPORT: Restoring Oysters to Urban Waters

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NEW REPORT: Restoring Oysters to Urban Waters

Billion Oyster Project (BOP) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have partnered to restore the health of New York Harbor. BOP is working to restore oyster reefs, partnering with TNC, as a scientific adviser, to measure oyster health, water quality, and biodiversity.

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Billion Oyster Project hosts 5th Annual Research Symposium at the New York Harbor School

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Billion Oyster Project hosts 5th Annual Research Symposium at the New York Harbor School

On Tuesday, June 25, nearly 150 students from across the five boroughs boarded the Governors Island ferry for the 5th Annual BOP Research Symposium. These students finished off the school year with enthusiastic presentations of their findings on everything from microplastics in our oceans, to plankton in Harlem, to whether it's possible to clean up the Gowanus Canal with oysters.

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